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Plettenberg Bay
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Plettenberg Bay, affectionately known as 'Plett,' is a stunning coastal town on South Africa's Garden Route, famous for its pristine beaches, lively marine life, and lush natural surroundings. The city combines laid-back charm with outdoor adventure and an active culinary scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
38,126
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.05°, 23.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,355
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$650
Cashless
65
English
85
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
528 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PBZ
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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